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RTransfer Airport Transfers

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Airport transfer extra charges explained: what is included and what is not

Updated · by the RTransfer team, local Edinburgh drivers

Part of our Edinburgh Airport taxi fares 2026 guide

Quick answer

An RTransfer airport transfer has a fixed price that includes meet and greet, flight tracking and 60 minutes’ free waiting after landing (15 minutes for hotel and home pickups). Extra charges may apply only for waiting beyond that at £1 per minute, extra stops, parking, changes after confirmation, or cleaning and damage. We agree any change with you first.

Private hire driver loading a suitcase into a black people carrier before an airport transfer
Driver helping with luggage on an airport transfer

What your fixed price includes

  • The vehicle and driver for your journey, at a price agreed before you travel.
  • Flight tracking: no extra charge if your flight is early or late.
  • Meet and greet in the arrivals hall.
  • Free waiting: 60 minutes after your flight lands, or 15 minutes for hotel and home pickups.
  • Child seats on request, and water, phone chargers and Wi-Fi on request.

When extra charges may apply

SituationWhat happens
Waiting beyond the free timeMay be charged at £1 per minute, if you agree
Extra pick-up or drop-offMay change the price; agreed with you first
Parking chargesMay be added where they apply
Changes after confirmationA new route, time or vehicle may change the price
CleaningMay be charged if the vehicle is left excessively dirty
Damage by passengersMay be charged

Waiting time in detail

For airport pickups, the 60 free minutes start when your flight lands, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim on most flights. If you are delayed after that, for example by lost luggage, message your driver. Extra waiting may be charged at £1 per minute if you agree. If we cannot reach you and you do not appear within 60 minutes, the booking is treated as a no-show and is not refunded. See what happens if your flight is delayed or cancelled.

Wrong details cost money

We are not responsible for extra costs caused by incorrect information, such as a wrong address or date. Check your booking confirmation when it arrives, and use our booking checklist.

How to pay less

  • Book a return: 10% off when both journeys are booked together.
  • Share the car: prices are per vehicle, not per person.
  • Join our newsletter: new subscribers get a 10% welcome code for their first booking (one discount per booking).

For the full picture, read our Edinburgh Airport taxi fares guide or see our fixed prices.

Frequently asked questions

Are there hidden charges on an airport transfer?

No. The fixed price includes meet and greet, flight tracking and free waiting. Extra charges may apply only for extra waiting, stops, parking, changes after confirmation, cleaning or damage, and we agree changes with you first.

How long will the driver wait for free?

60 minutes after your flight lands for airport pickups, and 15 minutes for hotel and home pickups. Extra waiting may be charged at £1 per minute.

Do I pay more if my flight is delayed?

No. We track your flight, and the free waiting starts when it actually lands.

Sources

Facts, fares and timetables checked 26 October 2026. They change, so check with the operator before you travel.

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